Harvey Diamond & John Lentz: An Album Release Concert

Harvey Diamond & John Lentz: An Album Release Concert

(cover photo courtesy of Isabella Dellolio, Photography.)

NOTE:

Immerse yourself in the cozy atmosphere of the Jazz Baroness Room at The Mad Monkfish, where you can sip your favorite drink, savor sushi or Thai cuisine, and enjoy the mesmerizing sounds of a remarkable jazz ensemble. Whether you're a seasoned jazz aficionado or simply seeking a delightful night out, this event promises to be a treat for your senses. To keep this vibrant jazz scene alive, we require a minimum spend of $25 per person, since all ticket proceeds go directly to the musicians. If a guest spends less than $25, the difference will be added to the check—this small gesture helps us keep the restaurant running and the music flowing. We’re grateful for your support—it’s what keeps the spirit of live jazz alive here at The Mad Monkfish.

Our full bar and food menus are available to complement the musical experience, so indulge in our renowned cuisine while supporting live jazz at The Mad Monkfish. Together, we can keep the music playing!

BIO:

Legendary jazz pianist Harvey Diamond and former street singer and jazz choir soloist John Lentz met at the Vermont Jazz Center summer workshops and forged a musical relationship during the Pandemic. Playing together privately and weekly for almost four years, they discovered a unique approach to jazz music. Eventually, they recorded an album of piano/voice duos, entitled “how strange the road should be so easy,” released in early 2025 on Montreal-based Orchard of Pomegranates Records. They are bringing their sound to Mad Monkfish in Cambridge, MA on Thursday, August 21 at 7pm for a rare live performance that celebrates their recording.

Early accolades for the album:

“Few [jazz singers] get under your skin the way Lentz does….his voice is so disarming, honest, and human that you trust its emotional authenticity.”

“Diamond’s gift [is] for getting deep inside a great song and elaborating and enlarging it without ever abandoning its essence.”

“…rarer than perfection…”

-Thomas Conrad, Stereophile Magazine

“Together the two make a sound that can seem dreamy before the musical surprises start.”

-Noah Schaffer, WBUR Public Broadcasting

“Diamond sparkles….Lentz [is] confident….Firm friendship forms.”

-George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly

Host or Publisher Jamme K. Chantler